Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem vs Hispaniolan Emerald
Lampornis amethystinus compared with Riccordia swainsonii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem | Hispaniolan Emerald |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lampornis amethystinus | Riccordia swainsonii |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.1 cm (5.2 in) | — |
| Weight | 5.6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) | 3.75 g (0.13 oz) |
| Diet | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. | Feeds on nectar from Hispaniolan forest flowers and garden plants. Supplements diet with small insects … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Hispaniolan Emerald
Sharp, emphatic two-syllable whistle; first note high and accented, second falling softly, repeated clearly.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Found in montane forest from Mexico south through Guatemala and Honduras to El Salvador. 1,000–3,200 m.
Hispaniolan Emerald
Endemic to Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti). Resident across the island in forests, gardens, and plantations.
Conservation Status
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Hispaniolan Emerald
About These Birds
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) found in mountain forests from Mexico to Honduras at 1,000-3,000 m. Males have an amethyst-purple throat. Nectarivore of pine-oak and cloud forest. Commonly visits feeders in Mexican highland gardens.
Hispaniolan Emerald
A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) endemic to Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti). Bright green plumage with a dark auricular patch and pale breast. Nectarivore of forests, gardens, and coffee plantations. The most widespread hummingbird on Hispaniola.